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Visayas

Map of the Philippines showing Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Visayas is one of the three island groupings in the Philippines along with Luzon and Mindanao. It consists of several islands, forming the central part of the country's archipelago.

The major islands are:

Regions and Provinces

Politically, Visayas is divided into 3 regions which are further subdivided into 16 provinces.

Western Visayas (Region VI)

Western Visyas consists of the island of Panay and the western half of Negros. Its provinces are:

Central Visayas (Region VII)

Central Visayas includes the islands of Cebu and Bohol, and the eastern half of Negros. Its provinces are:

Eastern Visayas (Region VIII)

Eastern Visayas consists of the islands of Leyte and Samar. Its provinces are:

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